Charleston, West Virginia – Wet roads and reduced visibility could impact the Tuesday evening commute as scattered showers begin to expand across the state, with steadier rain and thunderstorms expected within the next 24 hours.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, a persistent southwesterly flow is pulling warmer, moisture-rich air into West Virginia, increasing rain chances through Wednesday. Showers will develop Tuesday afternoon, with thunderstorms becoming more widespread by Wednesday, especially during the late afternoon and evening hours.
Lowland areas, including Charleston, Huntington, and Parkersburg, will see temperatures climb into the low 80s Tuesday before settling into the mid-70s to low 80s Wednesday. Mountain regions, including Beckley and Elkins, will remain cooler in the 60s, but still face periods of steady rain and isolated thunder.
Travel along I-64, I-77, and Route 19 could be impacted by slick conditions during heavier showers, though severe weather is not expected at this time. Localized ponding on roadways and brief visibility drops under one mile are possible during stronger cells.
Keep devices charged and allow extra travel time during peak rain periods. Showers remain likely through midweek, with additional updates possible if storm coverage increases.
